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The Athletic
The Athletic's flagship baseball podcast features some of the best writers and thinkers in the game. With rumors, analytics, trivia, prospects, rankings and big name interviews, we've got you covered from Spring Training through the World Series. MONDAY: Starkville with Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville | WEDNESDAY: The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and friends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 21, 2025 • 1h
Starkville | Andrew Friedman talks about if the Dodgers are ruining baseball & much more
Starkville | Jayson & Doug are joined this week in Starkville by Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman. He talks about their approach with signing foreign players, some of the crazy negotiations he has taken part in, how amazing Ohtani is, if the Dodgers are ruining baseball and much much more.From The Dougout- Doug tells some stories about his Spring Training experiences as a young player, a veteran and as a broadcaster.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleHosts: Jayson Stark & Doug GlanvilleProducer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 12, 2025 • 46min
The Roundtable | Spring Training is underway
Welcome to The Roundtable! Tim Britton joins the boys this episode. They talk about the Eagles winning the Super Bowl, the excite of Spring Training, what to make of the A's and Rays playing in new stadiums, what teams could miss the playoffs this season after making it last season and much much more-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Tim on X/Twitter: @TimBrittonHosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Tim BrittonExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 5, 2025 • 54min
Starkville | Terry Francona talks about his road back to baseball to manage the Reds
Starkville | Jayson & Doug are joined by new Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona to talk about why got him back to the dugout to manage again, what he did during his time off, what he thinks his team needs to do to take the next step this season, how special Elly De La Cruz is and much much more.Trivia question by Chris Isidore: The Yankees have added two former MVPs to their roster this offseason – Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt.... Can you name the five other players who joined the Yankees in the last 20 years after winning the awards earlier in their careers?Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleHosts: Jayson Stark & Doug GlanvilleProducer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 2025 • 42min
The Roundtable | The Dodgers' signing spree continues
Welcome to The Roundtable! The Athletic's Dodgers writer Fabian Ardaya is in this week with Andy and Grant. They talk about the Dodgers continuing to sign more players, if they are good for baseball and what's going on in the game of chicken between the Mets and Pete Alonso.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Fabian on X/Twitter: @FabianArdayaHosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Fabian ArdayaExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 2025 • 41min
Starkville | Brian Kenny breaks down the Hall of Fame voting
Starkville | Jayson is live from Cooperstown after the new class of the MLB Hall of Fame is announced. He is joined by the emcee of the HOF induction ceremony and MLB Network Host Brian Kenny to discuss who got in, who just missed, is being Ichiro not being a unanimous vote a big deal, what player they would rescue that went 1 and done in past votes and much more.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleHosts: Jayson Stark & Brian KennyProducer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 15, 2025 • 45min
The Roundtable | The Sasaki Sweepstakes is heating up
Welcome to The Roundtable! The Athletic's Chandler Rome is in this week with Andy and Grant. They talk the Sasaki sweepstakes coming down to 3 final teams. Also, they talk about what are the Blue Jays & Astros doing and what to make of Justin Verlander signing with the Giants.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Chandler on X/Twitter: @Chandler_RomeHosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Chandler RomeExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 8, 2025 • 55min
Starkville | Hall of Fame voting talk with Ken Rosenthal & Eno Sarris
Starkville | Jayson & Doug are joined by The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal & Eno Sarris to talk about the upcoming Hall of Fame vote and who they voted for this year. They debate about such players as Ichiro Suzaki, Billy Wagner, CC Sabathia, Andy Pettitte and some of the 1st timers that are on the ballot this voting season.The Dougout- Doug and Jayson talk about the passing of Hall of Famer Rickey HendersonFollow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleHosts: Jayson Stark & Doug GlanvilleProducer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 30, 2024 • 1h
Starkville | Best of Episode-Joey Votto talks about why he decided to retire from baseball
Starkville | The boys are off enjoying their holidays, but they wanted to give everyone a late gift to close out 2024. Here is one of their favorite interviews of the year! Joey Votto came to Starkville only a few weeks after he retired from the game. He talks about his season in the minors, how he knew it was time to hang em up, his love of the game and his approach to the game, how he will never forget his last official MLB game and much much more.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleHosts: Jayson Stark & Doug GlanvilleProducer/Mayor: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 23, 2024 • 48min
The Walkoff | 2024 MLB Year in Review
Welcome to The Walkoff with Stephen Nesbitt and Chad Jennings. The guys review the 2024 MLB year by talking about the biggest stories of the offseason, the season and the postseason. Also, they go around the diamond talking about who had the best stats at their position-Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt-Follow Chad on X/Twitter: @ChadJennings22Hosts: Stephen Nesbitt & Chad JenningsExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 2024 • 48min
The Roundtable | Winter Meetings Aftermath
Welcome to The Roundtable! Sam Miller is in this week with Andy and Grant. They talk about if the aftermath of the Winter Meetings and what has happened since the boys left Dallas. They also talk about how teams need to be more relevant and make an effort to try to be more competitive.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBBHosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam MillerExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.